The personal computer (a modern inconvenience) has changed the way we do business and our lives forever. I'm a tire kicker and much prefer to see, touch & hear a piece of audio gear before I buy it. Of course once you bring it home sometimes it didn't always sound quite as good as when it was heard at the showroom.
I believe that even dealerships that use to rely on mostly walkins are now having to rely more on the web to sell their gear, more coverage. In fact all members of Audiogon have become salesman in their own right. On the positive side, I feel that the web gives us far more choices and better deals but for the worst it lacks that hands-on personal touch. I can tell you one thing for sure, FedEx & UPS are laughing all the way to the bank.
I believe that even dealerships that use to rely on mostly walkins are now having to rely more on the web to sell their gear, more coverage. In fact all members of Audiogon have become salesman in their own right. On the positive side, I feel that the web gives us far more choices and better deals but for the worst it lacks that hands-on personal touch. I can tell you one thing for sure, FedEx & UPS are laughing all the way to the bank.